Gorham Campus
Highlights
A classic New England campus
USM's rural Gorham campus is home to our residence halls. You'll find the perfect fit with residential communities including the Community of Arts, Outdoor Adventure floor, Rainbow floor, and more.
Southern Maine Huskies
You'll get into the Husky spirit, whether as a player or as a fan of the Southern Maine Huskies! You'll find Hannaford Field, Hill Gymnasium, the USM Ice Arena, and the USM Fieldhouse on the Gorham campus.
USM History: Corthell Hall
The history of USM began when the Gorham Normal School was established for aspiring teachers in 1878 and Corthell Hall officially opened its doors to students in January 1879. It is now home to the USM School of Music.
Theatre
The USM Department of Theatre is a vibrant community of artists and scholars who value collaboration, imagination, and excellence. We mentor our students through their undergraduate years and prepare them for a competitive job market.
Art Gallery
The Art Gallery in Gorham presents a diverse range of free exhibitions and community art projects during the academic year. Professional artist exhibitions, including the Artists-in-Residence and Visiting Artist programs, are an integral part of the gallery programming. Curated exhibitions as well as USM faculty, alumni, and student exhibitions are also included throughout the year.
Resource Listings A-Z
- Art Department
- Department of Engineering
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department of Technology
- Department of Theatre
- John Mitchell Center
- Russell Scholars Program
- School of Education and Human Development
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- College of Management and Human Service
- College of Science, Technology, and Health
- School of Music
- Anderson Hall
- Community of Arts – Residential Community
- Honors – Living Learning Community
- Philippi Hall
- Rainbow Floor – Residential Community
- Robie Andrews Hall
- Russell Scholars – Living Learning Community
- STEM Honors & Pioneers – Living Learning Community
- SENSE (Students Entering Nursing, Science, and Engineering) – Living Learning Community
- Upperclass Hall
- Upton Hastings Hall
- Woodward Hall
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Visit USM
One of the best ways to get a feel for the USM community is to visit our campuses. Find out about campus tours, area accommodations, local attractions, and more.
Campus traditions
From Welcome Week to Winter Carnival to Spring Fling, USM students, faculty, staff, family, and friends come together regularly throughout the year to celebrate the Husky spirit.
Living on campus
Residential life is an important aspect of a high school students' entry into college. Studies have shown that living on campus increases a student's ability to make connections and feel part of a community, which can lead to better academic performance.
Shuttle bus
USM students commute easily between the Gorham and Portland campuses via our free, energy-efficient shuttle bus — complete with WiFi.